"Aalst - carnival , history , shopping...." Aalst by belgianchocolate

Aalst Travel Guide: 65 reviews and 245 photos

' AALST' is one of those little towns which history goes way back. A museum , a cultural center(performing arts , music ...exhibitions) , a pudding...

Best known is 'aalst' for its canival each year.
'Vuil Janetten' or how every guy in town there dresses up as a girl. And not Britney Spears I'm afraid.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Try to be there when the festivities take place...
In a nutshell: A small town to do some shopping , a museum.....

Last visit to Aalst: Feb 2004
Intro Updated Feb 15, 2004
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The towns museum Things to Do (9)

The towns museum has got a diverse collection. From paintings , roman tiles , a nice exhibit about the carnival ,... more travel advice

de Sint-martinuskerk Things to Do (9)

The saint Martin's church remains unfinished. The church also had to deal with a big fire...still there is enough to... more travel advice

Winterfoor. Local Customs (2)

Every year the winterfair takes place in aalst on three squares. This is the first fair in Belgium and takes of a week... more travel advice

More monuments.... Things to Do (9)

The 'oud-schepenhuis' , old courthouse is the oldest courthouse of the Netherlands still intact. Parts of this... more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
See All Authentic atmosphere....

Sports & Outdoors (1)
Door het vlaamse land - cycling

Travelogues (1)

Written Feb 15, 2004

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aukjejetty Aug 22, 2004 at 8:39 AM

Interesting architecture! I would go here for that hot chocolate in your restaurant tip, sounds delicious.
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beertje_L Jul 30, 2004 at 3:09 PM

Aalst is a wonderful place ! Very good picture of the city !
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Yaqui Jun 28, 2004 at 1:15 PM

Looks like a wonderful place to visit. I love the photography you took. The colors are so vibrant. Nice work on your pages. Thanks for sharing!:-)
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keeweechic Apr 22, 2004 at 9:59 PM

Every guy dresses up as a girl?,,,lol I love boat tours, you get such a different perspective. Amazing architecture there. Nice restaurant recommendations.
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Goldenboy Feb 24, 2004 at 8:22 AM

What is the title of movie about werfplein?
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b1bob Feb 18, 2004 at 1:54 PM

I like the winter fair and the hot chocolate. Well done, Frank.
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benidormone Feb 16, 2004 at 9:13 PM

What an interesting place,I'll have to go there too.
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kylian74 Feb 16, 2004 at 7:56 AM

Frank !!!! why didn't gave me a shout while you were in Aalst, I'm live close from this city and I've been here almost daily!.was in the kermis lastnight!.Malpertus is quite good!.gosh I have some new pic as well to upload.
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gosiaPL Feb 15, 2004 at 1:28 PM

Hot chocolate after exploring the Brabant gothic sounds like a perfect day in Aalst ;-)